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Originally Posted by dcdoug
CSX 6022 (glass car) is about 2,600 lbs without me in it. I think there was about 12 gallons of gas in it. My engine was an NOS 427 FE build, iron block, iron MR heads, lemans rods, TRW pistons, etc and is pretty true to what was in the originals. I also have billboards, so tires are bias ply and comparable too. Biggest difference is probably the TKO, which probably adds a few lbs. Lakewood bell might have added a few lbs too (will be changed to a QT shortly).
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Can't remember if it was Dwight or someone else, but they said the CSXs ran north of 2500lbs. I knew my car was heavy but daaaaaaamn, 2600lbs is w/in 200lbs of my 66 Mustang. The only difference between Doug's set-up and mine are the aluminum heads and QT bell housing, which might save 30-40lbs at best.
I know where I can save about 15lbs, but that would require time in the gym, better diet, and drink lite beer in lieu of the heavier beers..........ain't gonna happen.